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Microwave Loaded Baked Potato
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Microwave Loaded Baked Potato

A classic loaded baked potato made lightning fast in the microwave without sacrificing any of the hearty toppings you love. This quick microwave method delivers a fluffy inside and crispy skin in under 10 minutes.

4.5
9 min
🍴1 servings
🔥450 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

A fully loaded microwave baked potato ready in under 10 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

450Calories
14gProtein
58gCarbs
18gFat
5gFiber

Ingredients

1servings

main

topping

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Instructions

1

Prepare the Potato

Pierce the potato all over with a fork about 10 to 12 times to allow steam to escape. Rub lightly with oil and place on a microwave-safe plate.

2

Microwave the Potato

Microwave on high for 5 minutes then flip the potato over and microwave for another 2 minutes until the potato feels soft when squeezed gently.

3

Load and Serve

Slice the potato open and fluff the inside with a fork. Top with shredded cheddar, sour cream, bacon bits, and green onions. Serve hot.

Substitutions

sour creamplain Greek yogurt
bacon bitsdiced ham

Common mistakes

Forgetting to pierce the potato before microwaving which can cause it to explode
Not flipping the potato halfway through resulting in uneven cooking
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